x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Forbidden History

Like A Shot Entertainment

Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co

history documentary

All Episodes

26:36

The Real Frankenstein

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/29

In this episode we uncover the true origins of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a story born from scientific curiosity and the eerie promise of reanimation. Over 200 years later, its questions about creation, responsibility, and the limits of human ambition are more prominent than ever in the age of artificial intelligence...Cast List: Guy Walters: Author, historian and journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

36:58

Louis XIV: The Sun King

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, we dive into the extravagant reign of King Louis XIV, the "Sun King" who ruled France for over 70 years. Discover how his obsession with absolute power and the lavish court life at Versailles transformed the French monarchy and left a lasting legacy on European culture.Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’ Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist Rebecca Rideal:

en

43:44

The Warrior of Janakkala

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/22

In 2013, a team of metal detectorists in Janakkala, Finland, stumbled upon something astonishing - a mysterious grave dating back over a thousand years. Buried with two swords, the extraordinary find suggests a link between Christians and Pagans. Cast List: Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist Simo Vanhatalo: Archaeological Field Services, Museuivirasto Paul Macdonald: Sword maker, MacDonald Armouries Rachel Wood: University of York Raila Altonen: Landowner Mikko Mäkelä: Metal Detectorist Eric

en

30:41

Conspiracy on the Moon: Apollo 11

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/20

In this episode, we journey into one of the most enduring conspiracy theories of the 20th century: Did NASA really land astronauts on the Moon in 1969, or was it an elaborate hoax filmed on a Hollywood soundstage? We explore the origins of the Apollo moon landing conspiracy theory, discuss the most common claims made by skeptics, and examine how science, photography, and cold war politics fuelled both belief and doubt.Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist

en

28:51

King George III and the Prince Regent

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, we unpack the life of King George III, his battles with mental illness and how they forced his son, the Prince Regent, into power. As the king faded from public life, the prince indulged in grand architectural dreams and lavish tastes, ushering in a new era shaped by crisis, culture, and conflict.Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’ Dominic Selwood: Author &

en

30:09

James: The Forgotten Brother of Jesus

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/13

In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon to explore the life and legacy of James, the so-called “brother” of Jesus. Was James an early leader in the Jerusalem church whose influence shaped the foundation of Christianity, and a truly a devoted follower of Jesus? Or are there hidden texts or Gnostic writings that reveal a different James than the one we’re told about...Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn

en

39:39

Nazi Megacities

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/08

In this episode we explore the Nazi regime’s radical urban planning ambitions, from Hitler’s vision for “Germania” - a colossal, totalitarian capital meant to eclipse all others, to the destruction of Warsaw. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Nicholas O’Shaughnessy: Professor of Communication at Queen Mary, University of London Terry

en

38:39

Freemasons: The Original Secret Society

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/06

In this episode we’re joined by historian and author, Guy Walters, as we explore the mysterious world of the Freemasons - their origins, symbols, rituals, and the conspiracy theories that swirl around them. From medieval stonemasons to modern lodges, discover what’s fact, what’s fiction, and why they’ve fascinated the public for centuries.Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

45:42

The Rise and Fall of Hermann Göring

Forbidden History ·

2025/05/01

How did Hermann Göring, Hitler’s second-in-command, cheat the hangman at Nuremberg? This episode unpacks the mysterious circumstances of his death, his manipulative charm, and the unsettling bond he formed with U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Colonel Douglas M. Kelley.Cast List: Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Psychologist Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Jack El-Hai: Author, 'The Nazi and the Psychiatrist' Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich Douglas Kelley Jr.: Son of Dr. Douglas

en

37:27

Queen Victoria: The Woman Beyond the Crown

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/29

Behind the image of a stern monarch, Queen Victoria lived a deeply emotional life marked by personal tragedies, private struggles with grief and the quiet use of laudanum. This episode explores Victoria’s intense relationships, from her devotion to Prince Albert to her rumoured bond with John Brown - alongside the assassination attempts and hidden vulnerabilities that shaped the woman beneath the crown.Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces Dr. Rosemary Leonard:

en

41:07

The Deadly Montana Prison Siege | Where Did Everyone Go?

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/27

Enter Montana’s infamous penitentiary and hear the explosive story of a tense siege, the firing of bazookas and a maverick warden. -- Bringing you a bonus episode from a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an

en

37:53

The Staff of Moses: Power, Symbolism, and Legacy

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/24

In this episode, we explore the legendary Staff of Moses, an unassuming shepherd’s rod turned divine instrument of miracles. From transforming into a serpent, to parting the Red Sea, we're joined by historian Tony McMahon to help us trace its symbolic power and enduring mystery throughout history. Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

39:26

Building the Nazi War Machine

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/22

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we take a look at the dark ambitions of Hans Kammler, whose fingerprints remain on some of the Nazi regime’s most lethal projects, from the development of the V-2 rocket to the construction and operation of concentration camps. Cast List: Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Dr Michael Allen: Author, ‘The Business of Genocide’ Dr. Paul Jaskot: Author, ‘The Architecture of Oppression’ Dr. Karina Urbach: Author, ‘Go-Betweens for Hitler’ Guy Walters:

en

44:20

Beyond MK-Ultra

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/17

In this episode of Forbidden History, we delve into the CIA’s controversial and secretive experiments that were conducted in the name of national security. From Project MK-Ultra’s mind control trials to the mysterious Operation Sea Spray, the strange outbreak in Pont-Saint-Esprit in 1951, and the conspiracy-laced Montauk Project, experts explore the threads that may connect these suspicious events…Cast List: Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow Lindsay

en

44:39

The Flight of Rudolf Hess

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/15

In 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s deputy, embarked on a mysterious solo flight to Scotland in an unauthorised bid for peace. What drove him? Was he a rogue idealist, or was this part of a deeper plot? In this episode we unpack the strange mission, the unanswered questions surrounding his decades in Spandau Prison, and his subsequent controversial death.Cast List: James Douglas-Hamilton: The Duke of Hamilton’s Son Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Roger Moorhouse: Author & Historian Prof. Manfred

en

38:16

The Vanishing of the Princes in the Tower

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/10

TW: The following episode contains discussion of child abuse, please listen with care. In 1483, two young heirs vanished from the Tower of London, sparking centuries of speculation. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we examine the theories surrounding their disappearance, including the controversial connection to Richard III, whose recently exhumed body has reignited questions about his role in their deaths… Cast List: Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green:

en

36:19

A Royal Murder: Who Killed Edward II?

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/08

In this episode we delve into the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Edward II of England, a king whose tragic end has long been shrouded in mystery. After being deposed and imprisoned by his wife, Queen Isabella, and a faction of powerful barons, Edward's demise has sparked centuries of debate. Was his death a result of natural causes, a tragic accident, or a carefully orchestrated murder?Cast List: Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic

en

42:29

Recreation For The Reich

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/03

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into how Adolf Hitler leveraged recreation and leisure activities to control Germany's workforce and instill the ideals of the Nazi regime in the citizens of the Third Reich.Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Terry

en

39:02

The Tragic End of Arthur of Brittany

Forbidden History ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into the mysterious murder of Arthur of Brittany, the young heir whose death in 1203 raised questions of betrayal and political intrigue. Was it a power play by King John of England, or something more sinister?Cast List: Stephen Church: Historian & Expert on King John Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Richard Felix: Author & Historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and

en

41:34

Fritz Todt: The Man Who Built Germany’s Roads and War...

Forbidden History ·

2025/03/27

Fritz Todt was responsible for overseeing major engineering projects such as the autobahn, the West Wall defenses, and more. But in 1942, he died under mysterious circumstances…Cast List: Jadwiga Korowaj: Local Guide, in collaboration with Wolf’s Lair Museum Nigel Jones: Author and Historian Guy Walters: Author and Historian Dr. Christian Packheiser: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History John Guse: Author, ‘Plassenburg Spirit: Nazi Technology’ Dr. Paul Jaskot: Author, ‘The Architecture of

en

169 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Audio Biography

Inception Point Ai